Battlefront
(noun)
- The main area where a battle is fought.
- The place where opposing forces in a conflict meet and engage in active fighting.
- A key area of struggle or competition, especially in a political or social context.
Origin:
The term battlefront is a compound of the words 'battle' and 'front', originally meaning the front line in a military battle.
Examples:
- The battlefront shifted as the two sides engaged in fierce fighting.
- The soldiers at the battlefront endured harsh conditions as they battled for control of the territory.
- The election campaign has moved to the battlefront of social media, with candidates using platforms like Twitter and Facebook to reach voters.
- The battlefront in the war against terrorism has shifted to new and evolving threats.
- The battlefront in the fight for civil rights has moved from the streets to the courts and the halls of government.